Job Description

Position Summary

A Team Leader provides oversight for staff and is responsible for coordinating comprehensive services for individuals their program supports. The Team Leader works closely with program leadership, as well as clinical and direct support professionals to ensure that each individual is supported to live the life the way they want to live.

Essential Duties and Functions

Staff Supervision

Provides first-line supervision of direct care staff within their program through coaching and supporting their performance and professional development. Organizes, schedules and distributes work among assigned personnel Keeps personnel informed of pertinent policies and procedures affecting the program and/or their jobs. Administers policies and procedures

Direct Care

Maintain direct service case load. Coordination and oversight of medical appointments, including attending appointments if necessary Communication with nurses and doctors about consumers' medical needs as appropriate. Maintains positive communication and relationships with family members, guardians, staff, and Regional Office personnel about policies, issues, and/or concerns.

Administration

Actively participates in the person-centered planning process, including but not limited to: + attending all planning meetings relevant to caseload,
+ providing input,
+ coordinating the development of training plans,
+ ensuring all necessary documentation is completed, submitted and reconciled, (identifies any missing documentation)
+ reviewing progress notes and daily notes,
+ monitoring for the implementation of the plan,
Prepare and submit applicable reports and documentation related to individuals supported by their program. Ensure compliance with all regulatory bodies. Implement and complete continuous quality improvement activities. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Current Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP) Certification

Bachelor's Degree in human services field, including but not limited to sociology, special education, rehabilitation, nursing, counseling and psychology

OR

An associate degree with three (3) years' experience working to support individuals with intellectual disabilities

OR

A High School Diploma with five (5) years' experience. Valid Driver's License PA MVR PA Criminal Proof of education 3 References TB/Physical

Working conditions

Hazard and Atmospheric Conditions

Exposure to Fumes Exposure to Dust Exposure to Extreme Heat Exposure to Extreme Cold Wet and/or Humid Exposure to Loud Noise Exposure to Confined Places Mists or Gases Exposure to Mechanical Hazards Exposure to Chemical Hazards Exposure to Electrical Hazards Exposure to Burn Hazard

Additional Special Working Conditions:

Physical requirements

Lifting Requirements

Sedentary: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to left, carry, push, pull or move objects (including self). Most work involves sitting majority of the time. Light: exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The use of arm and/or leg control requires force greater than sedentary, but worker still sits majority of time. Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Heavy: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Very Heavy: exerting over 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or move 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit (stationary position)

Walk

Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)

Climb (stairs/ladders)

Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)

See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)

Pushing or Pulling

Repetitive Motion

Reaching (high or low)

Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)

Additional Requirements:

Reporting Relationships

Direct Supervisor: Program Manager Directly Supervises:

About Company:

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Imperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Imperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.


Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate's provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.